Saints‘ Hill Church Podcast

This last Sunday we had the privilege of hearing from Austin and Breanna Smith. They talked to us about how abiding and the gospel of Jesus relate to marriage & relationships. The world we find ourselves living in today seemingly runs on broken relationships. For too long the church has let the world’s narrative inform its view of marriage and relationships. But when we look to the Scriptures we f...

Focusing on the Abraham and Isaac story in Genesis 22, Alex Rettmann challenges us with the “test” we see in the scriptures and in our lives - “do you love God for God or do you love Him for what He does for you?” This test requires us to step back and look at what we have done with what He has given us - to realize that our virtue does not come from earthly blessing but from surrender. This messa...

This last Sunday Jake Vigil gave us a word on Kingdom Stewardship and Investment. He taught us through two parables in Luke where we are reminded that we truly have struck gold in finding the kingdom. Jesus in these parables is asking us if we will make the most of our investment. Our stewardship of our lives on this side of heaven will come to an end. When you take account of your life are you st...

On Sunday Bria Wolter delivered a word to us about the simple gospel. In this cultural moment where truth seems to be slipping through our fingers, how can we really know what is true? We are reminded that it is only in the revelation of Jesus that we find what we are looking for.   The simple gospel matters. Nothing needs to be added to the finished work of the cross. Bria invited us to ask ourse...

This week Alex Rettmann proposed the question: What is the good life? - Philosophers have been asking this question for ages, but what is the answer for a disciple of Jesus? Does it come from the pursuit of understanding, morals, or even Justice? Yes in part, but on each of those routes we must be aware of any false gospels that could be attached to those life pursuits. More importantly the path t...

This last Sunday we held a panel with some of our Saints’ Hill worship leaders. These are people who don’t necessarily get to teach on a regular basis, but are wells of wisdom and intimacy with Jesus. It was such an encouraging time to hear what’s inside of each of these huge people. We talked about the heart of worship, testimonies, calling, lordship and so much more!

This last Sunday our worship pastor Jake Vigil spoke to us about the Heart of Worship. We see all the way back in Genesis that worship is about sacrifice. For us to be a house of His Presence our worship must cost us something. What makes our worship powerful is not the form or expression that it takes…power is found in the purity of His Presence. Jesus always protects extravagant worship, even wh...

This last Sunday Alex Rettmann talked to us about why we built a church around worship. We planted a church to minister to Him. Our vision for impact in Newberg is worship. When we worship we align ourselves with what’s happening in heaven. It takes us from slaves to priests. The truth about God expressed in our worship renews our minds - and a renewed people is what renews a place. That’s why we...

This last Sunday we had the privilege of hosting one of our dear friends - Kenny Snyder. Someone who lives a lifestyle of worship and has been pioneering revival in our town for a long time. Kenny talked about worship as transformation. True worship should take us where we need to go and not just where we want to go. If we want to walk in this worship that transforms we must lay down our entitleme...

This last Sunday Bria Wolter brought us a word on biblical purity. These were some key takeaways: Purity is a person - His name is Jesus. Purity is given to you and received by you - His sacrifice made us clean. Purity is an action - the world is desperate for the hope we have. We’ve seen His face and we have an answer.  May our purity be less about what we’re staying away from, and more about who...

Andoni gave a teaching on two things that we should never grow out of - growing and serving. Growing in our child-like ability to receive from our Father, and serving the way Jesus came to serve us. In the kingdom, we go low to go high. May we be a people who never stop growing and serving!

This last Sunday one of our elders, Jim Traut, talked to us about forgiveness. According to the Scriptures, forgiveness is not optional…A family of believers that does forgiveness well, looks like the kingdom of heaven. Unforgiveness can hold you hostage, but forgiving sets you free. When you forgive, you are giving up what you think is your right to get even. When we are compelled by the great de...

This last Sunday we heard from Jake Vigil a fresh take on what it means to guard your heart. His showed us that there is a difference between guarding your heart from something out of fear, and guarding your heart for something out of love. That something we want to protect is covenant. Here are four practical ways to protect your covenant:   Testimonies Meditate on His Scriptures Say no to lies a...

This last Sunday, we wrapped up our House of Acts Series. -- Paul’s life message: lose your life, only then will you find it. Paul lived so much because he died so much. If you live for yourself, you will never actually enjoy your life. You’ll be too busy trying to control it. It is only when we give our lives up completely to be used by Him, that we find true fulfillment, purpose, and peace. BLES...

This last Sunday Alex taught through some of Acts 27-28 where Paul puts on display what it looks like to live a life of resurrection power. When you have the same Spirit that rose Jesus from the dead alive in you, your faith becomes the roads people without faith travel into the kingdom of God. - We were designed for overflow. Our circumstances don’t have the final say in what we have to offer. We...

This last Sunday we continued in our House of Acts series as Alex narrowed the three reasons why we need the Resurrection to be true: We need atonement. There’s a cost to the way that we live. The problem of self-righteousness. Your judgement on others actually puts you in chains. You need a life without fear. Putting your faith in this Jesus who embraced death on your behalf will set you free fro...

This last Sunday Alex Rettmann taught from Acts chapter 24, where we find Paul discussing three things with Felix, the governor: righteousness, self control, and the judgement to come. Alex reasoned with us from the Scriptures how these three things are what the gospel of Jesus is really about, and why it is so offensive. Praying The Fear of The Lord over you this season! Blessings & We love you!!...

This last Sunday, Alex Rettmann taught us through the beginning of Acts 23, which begins with Paul stating before the council, “I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” (v1) For Saints’ Hill to live in good conscience, we will: Be centered on gratitude. Value the building of family over efficiency. Leave a legacy of faith, hope and love. - Blessings!

On Sunday we had the distinct privilege of hearing from our very own Bria Wolter.  She brought us an incredibly sharp word from Acts 212-22, asking the question: what does it look like to be a stewarding church?  God is moving in remarkable ways in our family, how can we steward all that He is entrusting us with? Identity.  Going to the Father for vision over your life, a vision that will guide yo...

This last Sunday we had the privilege of hearing from one of our elders, Andoni Montaño. - Andoni reminded us that we prophesy with eternity in our minds - our job is to prophesy the answer, not the problem. The Holy Spirit may reveal to you what the enemy is doing in a situation, but only for the purpose of highlighting how God intends to bring victory to it. Our prophetic answer is always the pe...

This last Sunday Jacob Vigil taught us through the beginning of Acts 20. From this text we observe these four markers of a good leader: Good leaders are encouragers who love to give encouragement Good leaders have good friends & mission-led friendships. Good leaders understand that Jesus is their sabbath. Good leaders stay spiritually awake. - May we bring these truths before the Lord and let His...

This week Alex Rettmann shares with us out of Acts 19. - What is revival? And, what are the signs of revival taking place? To have revival, means that people are being revived back to life! The signs are people rejecting religion, choosing relationship/lordship, and continually being baptized by the Holy Spirit. - We want the more of God! We want to experience His glory in much deeper ways, so may...

This Sunday, Alex Rettmann proposed these 2 questions: What does it mean to be a part of Saints Hill Church? & What sustains family revival? Being a part of Saints Hill looks like “being a big person” - Someone that fully lives out the Finished Work of The Cross and applies Jesus’ blood over every aspect of life. Where we lack nothing and can walk out, what Alex shared is the “in and out” lifestyl...

This Sunday we had the privilege of hearing from a Father/Elder of the house; Jim Traut! Jim picked back up in our current series through the book of Acts. The Lord put six different action points/truths on Jim's heart to share with us; out of Acts 18. 1. There is power in the name of Jesus! 2. There is power in the simplicity of The Gospel 3. God begins at dead ends. Strength in our weakness 4. Y...

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:21 The Lord has created you for freedom! It is a gift found through the life of Jesus and His teachings. We find in the NT one of Jesus' most talked about topics was treasure (money). Therefore, as believers we must grow in wisdom on how to best steward the raw material that the Lord has entrusted us with.  This Sunday, Alex...